David W. Howerton, DMD

Meet Dr. Howerton

Dr. Howerton was raised in Portland, Oregon and attended Portland State University for his undergraduate studies. He graduated from Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Dentistry.

He then completed a one year general practice residency at Loma Linda Medical Center. He then returned to Oregon and completed his Oral & Maxillofacial training at Oregon Health & Sciences University.

Dr. Howerton is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Dr. Howerton has published numerous scientific articles and is active in lecturing for the dental community. He became a diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 1991.

He is active in the Oregon Dental Association. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Oregon Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is on staff at several local hospitals and clinics. He is a clinical assistant professor in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Oregon Health & Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Howerton met his wife Holly while attending dental school. They have three boys. His interests include flying, fishing, and family activities.

Committees & Affiliations

• 1993-95 Chairman Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department Salem Hospital
• 1997-99 President Oregon Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• 1999-2004 Trustee for MPY to Oregon Dental Association
• 2000-2002 Oregon Dental Association Executive Committee
• 2003-2005 Chairman Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department Salem Hospital
• 2007-2008 Chairman American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Commission on Professional Conduct
• 2006-2007 President Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• 2009- Present Delegate to American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• 2007-Present Vice Chairman ODS Insurance Company Board of Directors